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Le Tampon
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Plaine des PalmistesSaint-AndréSaint-BenoitBras-PanonSainte-RoseOuest
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At an altitude varying from 400 m to 2000 m above sea level, Le Tampon is a residential and agricultural “commune”. The weather is cooler here than on the coast. ‘Le Tampon’ derives from the Malagasy term “Tampony” meaning “summit with an open view”. Follow the RN 3 from Saint-Pierre towards the Plaine des Cafres and you’ll understand why. No doubt you will fall under the spell of the beautiful changing sceneries. The town is fairly spread out, from the place known as “la ligne des 400” all the way up to “le 28ème kilomètre”. The “commune” has many localities which have been named according to the distance between the ocean and them locality. (“le 10ème kilomètre”, “le 11ème kilomètre” etc.)
To see
Piton de la Fournaise volcano
The volcano is not to be missed on any account : lunar landscapes and a change of scenery is garanteed. It is not part of the commune of Le Tampon, but it is not far from it. From Saint-Pierre or Saint-Benoît, go to Bourg Murat via the route des Plaines. Once you reach the roundabout with the Maison du Volcan on its right, turn right onto the Route du Volcan. Go through the Plaines des Sables up to the Pas de Belcombe carpark.
Links
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Piton des Neiges
The Piton des Neiges massif has been asleep for about 20,000 years. The Piton des Neiges volcano is at the origin of the formation of the northwestern part of the island. Thanks to its various landscapes, the Piton des Neiges is a Mecca for hiking.Links
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Grand Bassin
Nestled at the bottom of Bois Court, the « îlet » of Grand Bassin remains accessible by foot or helicopter only. An exotic place which is visited rarely. As you walk down to it, you will pass through a number of get many lovely viewpoints of the small caldera. In the valley, lies a small village of about fifteen “cases” with luxuriant gardens and lovely vine covered arbours. Mind out : the return journey is long and exhausting. It is advisable to spend the night in the valley.Links
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Nez de Boeuf
Accessible from the road leading to the volcano, at an altitude of 2070 metres, this spot gives one a panoramic view of the Rivière des Remparts and its deep valleyBourg-Murat, 'Village Créole'
15 Réunion Island villages belonging to 12 communes hold the « Village Créole » label. This label represents authenticity, the sense of welcome and the respect for traditions and heritage. This label is not “static”: following a charter, all villages commit themselves to making regular progress regarding the different criteria.Links
http://www.villagescreoles.re
Happenings
Recurrent happenings
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Infos & Projects
Le Tampon
Mayor : Didier ROBERT
Town Hall tel : 0262 57 86 86
Town Hall address : Rue Hubert de Lisle - 97430 Le Tampon
Postal code : 97430
web site : http://www.letampon.fr
Surface Area : 16564 hectares
Population: 66700 inhabitants
- A milk cooperative
- Le Latino, Olé !
- Book an Hotel
- Book an Inn
- Find a Restaurant
Yellow Pages: click here
Download the town map
Luc Donat theatre municipal
Can accomodate up to 600 persons. Offers different kind of shows – classical music recitals, jazz, p
'Charles de Beaudemoulin' exhibition hall
Painting and sculpture exhibitions
Market day: Fridays
Discover the commune by hiking, poney-trekking or mountain biking.
Town Hall tel : 0262 57 86 86
Town Hall address : Rue Hubert de Lisle - 97430 Le Tampon
Postal code : 97430
web site : http://www.letampon.fr
Surface Area : 16564 hectares
Population: 66700 inhabitants
In Focus
- The multimedia library in Le Tampon- A milk cooperative
- Le Latino, Olé !
In this region...
- Rent a Car- Book an Hotel
- Book an Inn
- Find a Restaurant
Useful Information
Tourist Office : 0262 59 09 82Yellow Pages: click here
Download the town map
Activities
Luc Donat theatre municipal
Can accomodate up to 600 persons. Offers different kind of shows – classical music recitals, jazz, p
'Charles de Beaudemoulin' exhibition hall
Painting and sculpture exhibitions
Market day: Fridays
Discover the commune by hiking, poney-trekking or mountain biking.
